Slidell ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular December Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board will hold its regular December meeting to discuss routine updates, vote on hiring cafeteria personnel, and consider exploring calendar options. The board will also review financial reports and receive informational updates from district committees.
- Consider hiring Beva Moreno as cafeteria personnel
- Possible action to allow Slidell Admin to explore calendar options proposed by DEIC
- Consider Superintendent’s evaluation instrument
- Review monthly financial statements and tax collection report
- Public comment period of 30 minutes for residents to address the board
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular November Board Meeting
The Board will discuss district enrollment, budget amendments, and financial statements. Action items include personnel appointments, a parking lot quote, and voting resolutions for four county appraisal districts.
- Approval of parking lot quote from Duty's Dirt Inc.
- Appointment of Lydia Arranaga as HS Science teacher and Teresa Johnson as special education paraprofessional
- Resignation of Mrs. Joann Griffeth
- Resolutions to cast votes for Wise, Denton Central, Montague, and Cooke County Appraisal District Boards
- Opening of a new time warrant note account and updates to track construction account signers
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular October Board Meeting
The Board will review the 2025-2026 District/Campus Improvement Plan and budget amendment #1. Other business includes personnel changes and the appointment of bond counsel.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District/Campus Improvement Plan
- Budget amendment #1 for fiscal year 2025-2026
- Engagement letter with Leon Alcala, PLLC to serve as Bond Counsel
- Order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of a Time Warrant
- Hiring of Kyann Hardin as elementary paraprofessional
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular September Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will meet on September 18, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, budget amendments, and updates. The board may vote on purchasing a dump trailer, entering a telephone consultation agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz, P.C., and adjusting meeting start times to 7:00 PM. Informational items include financial reports and proposals for school bus awnings and stadium bleachers.
- Consider purchasing a dump trailer
- Consider telephone consultation agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz, P.C.
- Consider updating regular board meetings to begin at 7:00 PM
- Review school bus awning proposal
- Review stadium bleachers proposal
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
August 2025 Budget and Tax Rate Hearing
The Slidell Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025-2026 budget and set the AD valorem tax rate. Residents may speak during a 30-minute public comment period before action items.
- Adopt 2025-2026 budget
- Vote on 2025 AD valorem tax rate
The provided document contains no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular August Board Meeting
The Board will discuss superintendent reports on enrollment, safety, and the May 2023 Bond Project. Members will consider several action items including contract extensions, policy updates, and equipment purchases.
- Extend depository contract with Sanger Bank from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027
- Interlocal cooperation agreement with Wise County for an SRO
- Accept bids for fuel, supplies, and propane published in Wise County Messenger
- Purchase of a tractor
- Resolution establishing a local school library advisory council
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
August Budget Workshop/Special Called Board Meeting 2025
The Board will conduct a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 period. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, land, gift, personnel, and security matters.
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
- Closed session regarding land acquisition and personnel
- Notice of Budget and Tax Rate Hearing on August 28th at 5:30
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
August Budget Workshop/Special Called Board Meeting 2025
The Board will conduct a workshop regarding the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
- Notice of Budget and Tax Rate Hearing on August 28th at 5:30
The provided minutes for the August Budget Workshop/Special Called Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular July Board Meeting
The Board will review several 2025-2026 district handbooks and financial statements. Key decisions include adopting the new salary schedule, updating the student code of conduct, and setting a date to adopt the budget and tax rate.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 salary schedule
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Setting a called meeting for August 29, 2025, to adopt the budget and tax rate
- Possible action to opt out of homeschool students participating in UIL athletics and extracurriculars
- Updating bank account signatories to remove Taylor Williams and add Dr. Chris Heskett
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
June Regular Board Meeting 2025
The Board will consider approving a July 1st contract for new superintendent Dr. Chris Heskett and appointing a member to fill a resigned trustee's unexpired term. The meeting also includes reviews of budget amendments and the May 2023 Bond Project.
- Approval of July 1st contract for new superintendent Dr. Chris Heskett
- Appointment of a board member to fill a resigned trustee's unexpired term
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Update on May 2023 Bond Project
- Election of a Board Vice-President
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
May Special Called Board Meeting 2025
The Board will hold a closed session to interview candidates for the superintendent position. Following that session, the Board will consider and possibly act to name a loan finalist for the role.
- Interview candidates for superintendent position
- Possible action to name loan finalist for superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
May Special Called Board Meeting 2025
The board will hold a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position during a closed session. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- Closed session to interview candidates for superintendent position
The provided minutes for the May Special Called Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular May Board Meeting
The board will consider appointing a member to fill a resigned trustee's unexpired term and delegate hiring authority to the Superintendent through August 31, 2025. The meeting includes discussions on instructional materials, the Open Educational Resources Transition Plan, and a May 2023 Bond Project update.
- Appointment of a board member to fill a resigned trustee's unexpired term
- Delegation of contractual personnel hiring authority to the Superintendent (May 20 to August 31, 2025)
- Annual Renewal of Education Service Center Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal for 2025-2026
- Open Educational Resources Transition Plan 2025-2026
- Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
May Special Called Board Meeting 2025
The Slidell ISD Board will convene a special called meeting to conduct a closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 to review and discuss items related to the superintendent search. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as establishing a quorum, welcoming attendees, and public comment, but no substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent search under Texas Government Code §551.074
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
April Regular Meeting 2025
The Board will discuss superintendent reports on enrollment and the May 2023 Bond Project. Members will consider budget amendments and the purchase of a SPED vehicle with a lift. The meeting includes decisions on the 2025-2026 SRO contract and personnel recommendations.
- Purchase of SPED vehicle with lift
- SRO contract with Wise County Sheriff's Office for 2025-2026 school year
- Personnel recommendations for 2025-2026 school year
- Services by Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC for fiscal year-end August 31, 2025
- Budget amendments
The provided minutes contain no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
March Special Meeting 2025
The board will consider appointing a member to fill a recently resigned trustee's unexpired term. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Superintendent Candidate Profile.
- Appointment of board member to fill unexpired term of resigned trustee
- Consideration of Superintendent Candidate Profile
- Swearing in of new board member
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular March 2025 Agenda
The Board will discuss the resignation of Superintendent Taylor Williams and the appointment of an acting superintendent. The meeting includes decisions on personnel contracts for the 2025-26 school year and a search firm for a new superintendent.
- Resignation of Superintendent Taylor Williams
- Appointment of Acting Superintendent and hiring of a Superintendent Search Firm
- Debate stipend of $1,250 for the 25-26 Compensation Plan
- Educational Services Contract with Black Creek K-9 Services for 2025-2026
- Appointment of board member for Place 3
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
March Special Meeting 2025
The Slidell ISD Board will hold a special meeting to deliberate on the Superintendent Search process. Public comment is allowed for 30 minutes, followed by a closed session under Texas Government Code for personnel matters and legal consultation. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.
- 30-minute public comment period for residents to address the Board
- Discussion on next steps in the Superintendent Search process
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.073, 551.074, and 551.076
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
February Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a resolution regarding employee pay during winter weather emergency closures. The meeting includes reports on enrollment, safety protocols, and a bond project update. The Board will also consider personnel recommendations and administrator contracts.
- Proposed 2025-2026 SISD Academic Calendar
- Resolution for employee pay during emergency winter weather closures
- May 2023 Bond Project update regarding potential turn lanes off FM 455
- Policy Update 124 (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)
- Acceptance of a Board Member resignation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular January Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD board will meet to discuss routine business, including approval of the 2023-2024 financial audit, policy updates, and core values. Public comment is allowed, and a hearing will cover the annual educational performance report.
- Consider 2023-2024 district financial audit with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming
- Policy Update 123: Review of legal and local policy changes
- Public hearing for Annual Report of Educational Performance and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Consider Slidell ISD’s Core Values
- Review Superintendent’s Evaluation and Contract
The provided document is an agenda for the January 13, 2025, meeting. It does not record the outcomes of the votes or the specific decisions made during the session.